Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect

Black & Veatch; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits portfolio

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

Black & Veatch is searching for a technical leader in data architecture to provide guidance across complex digital engagements. The role demands expertise in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms as well as strong communication skills to interact with clients. Candidates should have a master’s degree and a history of leading data engineering projects.

This position offers hybrid work options after an initial onboarding period and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or analytics.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with enterprise-scale data platforms and ETL/ELT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and architectural communication with clients.
• Define data architecture strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Ensure successful delivery of complex data consulting engagements.

Skills

Data architecture

SQL

Python

Data engineering

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Analytics solutions

Executive communication

Education

Master’s degree in data science or engineering

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Azure

Job description

Date

May 7, 2026

Locations

Phoenix, AZ; Overland Park, KS; Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC

Company

Black & Veatch Family of Companies (Black & Veatch Corporation)

Job Opportunity

Provides technical, architectural, and project leadership across complex, multi‑phase digital and data‑centric client engagements.

Accountable for defining data and analytics architecture strategy, advising clients, leading delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with client business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads technical and architectural communication with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating methodologies, rationale, trade‑offs, and outcomes at both technical and executive levels.
• Independently defines and evaluates technical and architectural approaches for complex problems, engaging subject matter experts strategically while retaining accountability for solution design.
• Leads the design and implementation of modern, enterprise‑scale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions.
• Supports and contributes to business development activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, proposal development, and participation in client pursuit and strategy discussions.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on data governance, security, compliance, and operating models, aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
• Defines target‑state data architectures and leads delivery of scalable cloud‑based data warehousing and analytics solutions aligned with long‑term client strategies.
• Accountable for end‑to‑end delivery of complex digital and data consulting engagements, including scope definition, schedule, budget, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance.
• Acts as the primary client interface for assigned engagements, translating business objectives into technical and architectural strategies, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and guiding decision‑making.
• Defines and governs scalable data pipeline architectures and integration frameworks; provides hands‑on technical leadership and design oversight for ETL/ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and cloud‑native technologies.
• Oversees development of analytics applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client decision‑making needs.
• Defines and enforces data quality, governance, and security frameworks across engagements; ensures consistent application of best practices and standards.
• Provides technical and professional mentorship to internal teams, contributes to practice standards and reusable assets, and demonstrates thought leadership in data architecture and engineering.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science or engineering
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or digital consulting, including leadership of complex client engagements.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure Design / Construction Projects
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with demonstrated ability to design, review, and guide complex data engineering solutions
• Expert‑level knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts
• Deep experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale ETL/ELT and data integration frameworks
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud‑native data platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable), including architecture, security, and scalability considerations
• Experience leading cross‑functional delivery teams and managing project financial performance in a consulting environment.
• Strong executive‑level communication skills with experience presenting architecture, strategy, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, SAFe, GISP, ESRI Technical Certifications).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience.
• 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, etc.)

Certifications

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office.
• Travel expected in this role.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, holiday time, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and performance‑based bonus program.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a 100% ESOP‑owned structure.

Salary Plan

CST: Consulting

Job Grade

017

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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